FEATURED VIDEO: Watch: Editor André Voshart examines how to get the most from oil analysis. NEWS: 2010 salary survey results are in! This year, overall salaries remain unchanged from 2009, but expectations for raises and fewer layoff concerns show 2011 will be a good year for maintenance professionals. Read the survey results... • Join PEM on Twiiter @PEMmag Recovery on the way for key manufacturing industries Production in several hard-hit Canadian manufacturing industries is expected to improve in 2010. The analysis include a look inside the aerospace, furniture, motor vehicle parts, paper and wood industries. Find out how each industry is expected to perform... Canadian PT/MC sales soar in June: PTDA Sales of power transmission/motion control rose 25.4 percent in June, according to sales data released by the Power Transmission Distributors Association. Uncover how each product category was affected... Workers risking injury by not wearing required safety equipment: Survey A recent survey of safety professionals finds shockingly high incidence of workers not wearing required safety equipment. The results show why workers aren't participating and what can be done to reverse the trend. Find out what respondents considered the most challenging gear... 6 tips to prevent worksite injuries The association led a cross-industry team in providing companies with principles, practices and tools that help guide employers and contractors to perform safely and professionally. Read the tips and recommendations... FLIR Systems to acquire sensing technologies firm FLIR Systems Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire ICx Technologies Inc., a provider of integrated advanced sensing technologies. Find out more about this deal...

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FEATURES: RELIABILITY

7 steps for lubrication in harsh applications With up to 70 percent of mechanical failure attributed to ineffective lubrication practices, resource-type reliability is intrinsically linked to good lubrication practices. Uncover seven tips on how to properly lubricate in harsh environment. To find more, click here... 9 lubrication systems that keep chains up and running According to chain manufacturers, 70 percent of all failures are a direct result of some form of improper lubrication. From spray systems to automated pump systems, explore the various types of lubrication methods available to you. To find more, click here...

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PRODUCTS: RELIABILITY

Laser alignment kit Pinpoint Laser Systems introduced its Pinpoint Proline Alignment Kit, a visual laser system for checking and measuring straightness, squareness, parallelism, leveling and other tasks. Link...	Pre-assembled bearing units Global Bear presents NKE's range of ready-to-mount bearing units, which consist of a bearing fitted in a cast or pressed housing. Link...	Mobile asset-data analyzer maintains reliability Honeywell has released Field Advisor, the newest addition to its family of mobile productivity solutions. Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Sept. 7: Wireman's Wire Aug. 14: Oil & lubrication Sept. 21: Piping Sept. 28: HVAC and air monitoring

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Eyes to the Future: Job security is up with raises on the horizon Get Predictive Condition Monitoring with CMMS A Breath of Fresh Air: Fiberglass manufacturer cleans air with specialized ventilation system

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

ITC Canada Training Schedule, various dates across Canada

MainTrain Fort McMurray, Sept. 15 - 17, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.